Title:Manager,
The Pantry
Reports to:Assistant Director
Food & Beverage
Location:15938 Central Avenue, Inverness, NS B0E 1N0
Job Type:Full-time
Permanent
About The Pantry
The Pantry is owned and operated by the Cabot
Cape Breton golf resort in Inverness NS. Recently re-imagined, the business
serves not only our seasonal resort guests, but the vibrant community of
Inverness. An extensive renovation has been the first phase of transforming The
Pantry from a convenience store to an updated and elevated neighborhood market
where, in addition to standard goods and sundry items, fresh baked goods, local
artisan foods, crafts and more will be on offer, alongside our short order
kitchen.
Cabot Cape Breton
Located along the coast of Cape Breton, Nova
Scotia and nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the picturesque town of
Inverness, Cabot Cape Breton is an unrivalled destination offering one of the
best resort experiences in Canada. Featuring 46 spectacular holes—including
Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs, two 18-hole layouts ranked among the world’s top
100 courses, and The Nest, an 11-hole par-3 course—Cabot Cape Breton offers a
rare chance to experience golf as it was meant to be played: on firm, sandy turf,
with the ocean breeze shaping every shot. With award-winning accommodations at
Cabot Links Lodge, upscale Golf Villas, luxury homes, and exquisite dining
options, Cabot Cape Breton is intended to excite and inspire at every turn.
If you join our team, you will live our
values:
Confidence,
Authenticity, Humility, Warmth
Position
Overview
In addition to overseeing daily operations at
The Pantry the Manager will responsible for sourcing and evaluating new
products, with a focus on local goods ranging from foodstuffs, to crafts and
more. The recent renovations have provided an amazing opportunity for someone
with an entrepreneurial spirit to take ownership and drive business forward,
broadening our customer base while continuing to serve our long-term and loyal
guests. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be forward -thinking int
heir approach to business strategy, identifying new trends and developing and
implementing new ideas to increase revenue The manager will oversee ordering,
stocking and inventory, building and maintaining strong relationships with a
wide spectrum of business partners, including vendors, community groups, as
well as multiple departments within the Cabot Cape Breton Resort. The Manager
will also oversee recruiting and training new employees, ensure scheduling and
payroll is completed accurately and efficiently, develop financial reporting
schedules to track revenue, and complete routine analyses on sales mix to
identify new business opportunities.
- Oversee day-to-day operations balancing both front-line guest service shifts and administrative requirements (ordering, scheduling, inventory, etc.)
- Oversee an ongoing training and development plan to ensure staff are comfortable and confident in providing a positive, bright and engaged customer service experience to customers.
- Work alongside team of leaders at Cabot to support the day-to-day operations of the Cabot Cape Breton resort.
- Ensure store cleanliness standards exceed general standards and that staff are consistently engaged with maintaining a pristine work environment.
- Work closely with Cabot’s Executive Chef and Culinary team to support the Pantry Kitchen in serving resort guests and community delicious house-prepared food.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with Reps from various companies with which The Inverness Pantry does business.
- Ensure all aspects of Occupational Health & Safety, Fire Regulations, etc. are reviewed and understood by staff.
- Consistently review relevant payroll and sales data, trends and new ideas to identify opportunities to enhance business revenue and find opportunities to maximize savings.
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Preferred qualifications and skills:
- A minimum of 3 year’s experience in a retail and/or food & beverage outlet
- Valid Food Handler Education Course Certificate from the NS Dept of Environment or equivalent preferred
- Leadership (supervisory/management) experience required
- Strong knowledge of business financial operations, inventory controls and techniques, business-related software systems
Requirements of the role you should be aware of:
- Based on the nature of our business and the service we provide to our
guests, to work with us, you must consent to a criminal background check as a
condition of employment and an additional criminal background check every two
years.
- As a seasonal resort business, you can anticipate a schedule that will
involve day, evening, night, and weekend work.
- Spending long hours walking, standing
- Frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Occasionally ascending and descending
stairs and ramps
- Occasionally kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting
- Working in a busy environment that does a significant volume of guests
- Other physical demands associated with a busy retail and/or food & beverage operation
Our Benefits
- Access to learning &
training opportunities to build your career.
- $10 green fees
- Complimentary Family Golf Round
- Friends and Family Rates for Golf and Lodging
- Discounts in our Retail Shops & Restaurants
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Subsidized Team Housing, based on availability.
- Healthcare benefits for permanent and returning seasonal team members.
